I recently heard this from a glass cleaning professional, who said forget Windex use Dawn liquid soap and water. Im going to try your technique. Thank you

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

👍😎

@JohnFourtyTwo

6 ай бұрын

Windex and other ammonia-based glass cleaners are bad for the rubber seals around the windshield and other windows. They also cause streaking and clouding on the outside window surface and takes forever to remove. Rainex also causes streaking that’s noticeable in the winter months when you’re defrosting your windshield. The manufacturer recommends using Dawn to remove it if you have that problem.

@rugershooter5268

6 ай бұрын

For glass, for example glasses, your fingers and soap work best, rinse with water then dry with oneofthem microfiber you get from the glasses store......not going to work well on inside of windshield, but outside soaping whole hand works better than cloth If you apply rainx to a cleaned outside of windshield and you get streaks, simply spray misty water and buff Same thing with fogx on the inside

@jimwatson842

6 ай бұрын

Dawn works great for bathtub floors also if you have to clean them.

@JohnFourtyTwo

6 ай бұрын

@@rugershooter5268 That might work in warm weather but in the winter when you’re using the defroster a lot, that water mist turns to ice then you have another problem on your windshield.

This was a perfect video! No explanations of where you've been, what you've been up to, what you're going to be doing, no promotions, no music, not excessive talking ❤ Absolutely perfect! ❤

@HacksbyDad

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Much appreciated! 😎

@taurusnltaurusnl4686

4 ай бұрын

no it was not. too long and too obvious ( you need water. yeah... duh!)

@HacksbyDad

4 ай бұрын

@@taurusnltaurusnl4686 Hey... no videos are posted on your channel. Do you have another channel that I can watch and learn from?

@DellBucks

4 ай бұрын

YES!! 😄

@Max-4691

2 ай бұрын

AMEN!

Finish with HORIZONTAL strokes on the inside, and VERTICAL strokes on the outside. That way you can easily tell where the leftover streaks are.

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Nice tip! 😎

@davidrichter9164

7 ай бұрын

No s--t.

@h2oski1200

7 ай бұрын

mind blown!

@thefpvlife7785

7 ай бұрын

Uuuuu that’s deep science

@1234cheerful

7 ай бұрын

"Hints from Heloise" always used to say that about washing your house windows and shower doors, but it bears repeating for all the younger car drivers that have come along in recent years.

Thank you for a video that was informational and right to the point! No wasting time with idiotic intros and stupid music, just straight talk and demonstrations!

@HacksbyDad

6 ай бұрын

👍😎

@SanitiveRevolution

5 ай бұрын

Isn't it wonderful? No influence peddling just raw information. Absolute gold on this fkd up site.

@terry_willis

5 ай бұрын

I noticed that too.

@DBR00

Ай бұрын

Yup! I cannot stand the videos that have intros that take longer than the rest of the content.

Straight to the point no BS not promoting brands I just love it 👌👍

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

👍😎

@robertthomas6127

7 ай бұрын

Really? Not that I care, but what is a dash of Dawn?

@markabrice

7 ай бұрын

He's advocating the use of microfiber cloths--which are one of the biggest sources of plastic pollution in the environment. Bad bad bad bad bad.

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

@@markabrice Interesting... I never heard that before.

@pauldzim

7 ай бұрын

@@robertthomas6127 If a KZreadr makes a video that mentions any other dish liquid brand besides Dawn, a bunch of toughs will come around and break their kneecaps

Thank you for this sub-2-minute video. Thank you for no music. Easy to understand. You're the best, Dad!

Thanks for giving me the simple quick answer! I hate it when someone turns a video like this into a twenty minute waste of time.

Way too much work. Here in Minnesoder we just wait until it gets replaced when a deer comes through our windshield to get clear vision again.

@yayae1849

22 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@moiramcfarlane706

8 күн бұрын

😂

@Terrestrial..1

4 күн бұрын

🤣 fk that.

@janking2762

3 күн бұрын

Or just pressure wash it and use the leaf blower for drying…😊

YES--- I took care of 4 huge apartment complexes in California for years-- including cleaning all glass surfaces-- and you're RIGHT-- DAWN in the water is THE BEST way to clean anything off glass-- leaves NO film and stays clean longer!!!!

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

👍😎

@brandonbell5357

7 ай бұрын

Dawn will clean the streaks on you're underwear

@sk8queen

7 ай бұрын

Dawn cleans everything. It’s mentioned in all the crafts videos I watch and is great when cleaning up after an epoxy job.

@brandonbell5357

7 ай бұрын

@@sk8queen yup Dawn works well for your messy needs

@GEOsustainable

7 ай бұрын

As a former landlord, I trust the advice of former landlords. It never DAWNed on me, I clean my glasses with DAWN.

Thank you for getting to the point immediately. Some people would hide this info in a 20 minute video. You are an inspiration to all of humanity. Thank you, sir!!

@HacksbyDad

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! The extra long videos are so more ads can be inserted. That’s not my thing. 😎

Very good point. Matches that common phrase very well: "Work smarter, not harder."

Great tip. One thing I add to the water is a splash of white vinegar, it cuts through any grease and helps to eliminate streaks. Thanks for the video.

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for the tip! 😎

@bigafoot7617

7 ай бұрын

Vinegar is an acid and doesn't cut grease (fatty acid). You need an alkali cleaner such as the dish soap recommended.

@jodymbmw3460

7 ай бұрын

@@bigafoot7617 it must be that vinegar helps cut down on streaking. I always use dish soap and vinegar. Thanks for the info.

@Damone7653

7 ай бұрын

Don't be a douche... use vinegar and water.

@bpxl53yewz29

7 ай бұрын

But why would there be grease on the windshield? It’s not in the kitchen…

As a professional window cleaner, I use Dawn exclusively. I do most of what he shows here, but I use a squeegee instead of wiping the whole window. I only wipe what the squeegee can't reach. But I do wipe it similarly to this guy. A good squeegee with ettore rubber is what makes no streaks. If you don't get it clean with soap and water before hand, though, that's what will make them show up later.

Perhaps one of the most wholesome things I have seen on KZread.

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😎

@pamelag7553

5 ай бұрын

Watch Rachel Victoria, a hamster expert on how to create the perfect habitat for your small pets. Even more wholesome than the car.

Great. I tried this and now all I have are millions of little cobras on my windshield. Thanks a lot.

Very nice tip. I put off cleaning the inside of my windshield due to how awkward it is to reach everywhere, this looks more comfortable. Thank you.

@jvallas

6 ай бұрын

I’m too short to reach unless I stand on the seats! You can bet I put it off for a loooooong time! 🥴

@oldauntzibby4395

6 ай бұрын

I'm short-armed as well. I got a shower scrubber on a short extension pole. It has a swivel head with a sponge on it. I slip a clean cotton sock over the head to wash and can get the whole windshield from one side. Put a clean sock on to dry the windshield once you've finished washing.

@benjalucian1515

Ай бұрын

Same. Short, small hands and big slanting windshield..

This was a very concise, yet thorough tutorial. Great job, sir!

This is great advice regarding the Dawn/Water mix. The method is very close to mine. Depending on the outside temps (warmer/more often) it should be done about once a month, more often in warmer months and fewer in cooler months. The off-gassing of materials used to manufacture the interior and smokers requires more frequent cleaning of interior windows.

I did this last month. Works like a charm. Getting ready to do it again soon.

Your video randomly came up in my feed but was literally a prayer answered thank you.

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad you found the video helpful. 😎

Nice to see a video that gets straight to the point instead of like some people who think they’re Cecil B. DeMille

@HacksbyDad

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😎

The perfect video, helpful info with no unneeded BS. Thank you sir.

This was very helpful but, what impressed me the most was the shot of his garage! IMPRESSIVE!

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

You’ve got to be kidding! LOL

@TheReflectivePerspective

12 күн бұрын

It really is! My entire day has been chaos and seeing everything in order on the wall instantly made my day better. Also, this tip is awesome and popped up just when I needed it! Thank you!

Fantastic video with precise yet simple instructions. Great job! 🎉

Thank you so much! I recently thought I had done such a good job cleaning the inside of the windshield, but when the sun hit it, it looked terrible! This IS A HARD JOB! Your method is much better and I'll give it a try asap! Thanks again.

I have been doing it like this forever but never using soap. Will try the soap next time. Thanks for posting and Happy Holidays to all 🙂.

Wow, everything in the video is SO clean! Amazing, and thanks!

WOW! Great tip and excellent description of the process.👌

Great tip and even better video, concise and to the point!

I actually really appreciate how detailed you were and how clear your instructions were. Well done!

@HacksbyDad

Ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍😎

Thanks! I'll start using this method. Also I use waterless car wash as my window cleaner. Not the opaque type but the transparent type. I find it doesn't leave hard to remove streaks and doesn't need much pressure to remove oils on the windscreen.

Excellent instruction, thank you!

Omg! Where have you been all my life??!! This is amazing

My method exactly. I learned about the Dawn/water formula watching professional window washers and came up with the microfiber towel hand wrap on my own because I'm just that smart. And humble.

@HacksbyDad

5 ай бұрын

👍😎

Great video! A friend of mine uses a spray bottle with the Dawn and water mix. She fills a spray bottle with it to clean interior and exterior home windows and to clean kitchen counter tops and stoves which tend to have a lot of grease residue. Works better than commercial cleaners. Inspired by this video, I am going to experiment by using a dash of Dawn and "Distilled" Water in spray bottle . Using this Cobra method: Spray it on the towel (not the windshield) and use a separate drying towel to clean. No need constantly mix up a bucket of cleaner.

I tried everything cleaning the inside of my windshield. They all left streaks, with the legendary Windex performing the worst. As a last resort, I tried water and a small amount of dishwashing liquid, then wiped dry with a fiber knit cloth. It worked perfectly.

Thank you for the tips. Will try this on my car this weekend.

Great video, right to the point and Dawn is the best. You can tell this guy is a detailed person just look at how meticulous his garage and yard is. Thanks for posting.

@HacksbyDad

Ай бұрын

Thanks! 😎

Thank you for this. Cleaning the front window has always driven me crazy 👍👍

So helpful, and here all this time I've only been using Dawn to clean my greasy ducklings.

@russellnowak3941

5 күн бұрын

😄😄😄

Outstanding. Nice and concise and NO music!

I just "rewatched" the video and tried the technique. Worked PERFECTLY, I am a Cobra fan! !! !!!

@HacksbyDad

2 ай бұрын

👍😎

Thank you! It's nearly impossible to clean the interior windshield, this method will help a lot!!!

man i done cobra cleaned all 4 windshield today u got me a meatloaf thanks man

What a brilliant idea thank you so much 😊

I cannot wait to try this! I am buying the microfiber cloths now.

Just be aware they sell at dollar store a triangular plastic thing that flexes and has a handle about a foot long and you put any cloth on it and it works perfect. It is also on a pivot joint.

@seesaw7289

5 ай бұрын

Yes, we have one of those from Can Tire I think, and it works well.

@keisuketakahasi4584

Ай бұрын

it works but its also awkward to apply pressure to... but really great for the top and bottom corners

as others have said ... to the point ... great tip ... thanks a bunch.

Thank you for sharing !! Merry Christmas

Wow, this is so helpful! I’ve been trying to figure out how to clean the inside of my car windows for some time. Thank you!

@HacksbyDad

Ай бұрын

👍😎

Hey, great video! No long winded story about the history of windshields or bullsh@t about the hazards of a dirty windshield. You have over a million views (1,074,554) because your video is short and straight to the point! Two 👍👍Up!

Thank you for this, nothing drives me more crazy that that oil/film on the inside of the windshield. My cat is a 2024 Honda CRV brand new and it has the film already. Really appreciate the tip!

@yvetteandjorgenlarsen9753

4 ай бұрын

, I never heard of a cat like that

@thepowerhousesound

Ай бұрын

…where does the film come from???

Thank you. I've been staring through an oily windshield for weeks now I need to do something about it :)

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

👍😎

Thank you for the tip. I'll try it soon.

That's a real wonder. Thank you.

My< goodness. So clever...one of those 'why didn't I think of that' moments! Thank you!

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! 😎

Cleanst most well organized garage, that still fits a car, I've ever seen!!!

@HacksbyDad

5 ай бұрын

👍😎

That’s what I do. I was hoping for something better lol. But, I’m going to try your water and Dawn mix. Thanks.

On a 'just see what happens' hunch - I got a 'waffle weave' window cleaning towel from Amazon. I won't use anything else to do my car windows now. It cleans 'streak free'. Once in a while even I stumble upon a keeper. I only use it on the interior windows and then keep it in the zip lock bag it came in. I don't usually do reviews - but this one works.

That's SO helpful; I've washed the inside of my windshield about 12 or 13 times in the past 2 weeks & I still have streaks. I'm going to try this right now!

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

👍😎

@gigabyte2573

5 ай бұрын

And the results were ?

@LAdumpsterbaby

5 ай бұрын

@@gigabyte2573 He still scrubbin'

@jumperstartful

3 ай бұрын

I have found that the only way to get rid of streaks is with water and squeegee. Every thing else leaves a streak.

I've always used this method. Never knew it was called the cobra method. I was always able to get my glass streak free while others had a hard time. The key is the drying / dry buffing after the wash. If the window still has grime, rinse and repeat. All about that dry buff.

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Cobra is just the name I dreamed up for the video. LOL

@1234cheerful

7 ай бұрын

@@HacksbyDad It's a great name!

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

@@1234cheerful Thanks!

@haroldhorton2603

7 ай бұрын

I thought it was the monkey

Ahhh thank you Mr Miyaghi! Never too old to learn

Thanks. Nice and concise, and I really need to learn how to do this. I’ve done it wrong too many times!!

I agree with using the dawn for oil. But after that use just plain water. I worked at a pharmacy and noticed when the evening sun would glare thru our windows they never had any streaks like most glass cleaners leave. We had an older man that had been at the pharmacy his entire adult life and he chose to clean the windows. One day I just asked him what was in his spray bottle that kept them so spotless? He laughed and said water. I thought he was joking. I laughed and said no really. He said really just water. He learned it when he was in service. I’ve used only water now for years on mirrors and glass. Now if they have some type of buildup on them you might need the dawn trick first.

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Great story! 😎

@nuynobi

5 ай бұрын

I used to be a professional window washer. Soap is helpful for getting grime off, but then you also need to get all the soap off too. That's what a squeegee is for. Wiping soapy water off with a cloth, like in this video, won't cut it. Unless you like washing your windshield everyday.

Excellent tutorial. I learned a better way from you. I am also impressed with the organization of your garage. Well done.

@HacksbyDad

6 ай бұрын

👍😎

Thank you!!!! I'm going to try this.

Very good idea! Thanks!

Always a frustrating awkward job...Thank you for the tips. I look forward to trying your method

@HacksbyDad

6 ай бұрын

👍😎

Great instructions and good solution. Thanks.

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😎

Will try it. I always thought the inside windows had more of an oily component and Dawn would be good for that!

Will try this. Last time I used a short handled squeegee. It worked pretty well too.

Great video and thank you for taking the time.

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome and thank you! 😎

My dad taught me this method when I was 7 years old living in Botswana. He instructed me to use a newspaper to wick the moisture away from the glass as there were no microfibre cloths for sale at that time or terry cloths. It was squeaky clean and I still use it sometimes when I cannot find the microfibre cloths.

@mikeschager3267

4 ай бұрын

Yes, newspaper works good, has a lot of surface area/page, and it's ink minimizes streaking.

@jumperstartful

3 ай бұрын

Ages ago I used to use newspapers to clean glass. That was the time they printed them with ink that had oil in it. Newspaper doesn't use that kind of ink anymore so it doesn't work like it used to.

@harsimran1

3 ай бұрын

Very cool to know that the ink used is part of the magic!@@jumperstartful

Interesting. Thanks for posting.

Thank you for this informative video. 👍

Awesome method I'll definitely be trying this out

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

👍😎

Well hell, I’ve been doing that way for ages and it works very well. ✌🏻

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

Good to hear! Great minds think alike! 😎

You’re from Hawaii 🌺. I just listened to you speak and knew🙋‍♀️. Excellent tips. Thanks.

Genius- thanks for the information.

...as a side note: do not wash your car paint with Dawn or other dishwashing liquids; they strip the paint and any wax coating. Use proper car wash liquid and a wash mitt or similar.

@mmiller8742

5 ай бұрын

@pm6613 ivory bar soap&mitt body man trick best on black car.

Greetings from Tucson, Arizona. Great technique.

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😎

Brilliant! Thank you.

Very nice that you explained in great detail. Thank you

@HacksbyDad

5 ай бұрын

👍😎

Nice method! I will give it a try. I’ve tried glass cleaners and they all clean about the same and still leave streaks.

@HacksbyDad

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope it works for you too. 😎

@dirkgibbens377

7 ай бұрын

Try Invisible Glass. I saw that on a KZread video by a car detailer a few years ago and have been using it ever cents. He says that the ones that streak are glass cleaners that contain ammonia. Everybody thinks ammonia is good, but it’s not. We use Invisible Glass on our car and home windows. It works great! That being said, you can never go wrong with water and a little bit of Dawn dishwashing liquid, especially for extra dirty windows

This is a no brainer when you lack the ability turn your palm up. 😂 It is actually a great tip though for people with normal mobility. Good video.

going to have to give this a try.

Well done, Sir. This was the Idea, that i have need, because my Windshield is (shame on me) very dirty inside.

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

👍😎

My late husband liked when I moved his "cobra" up and down, side to side...He also likes when I use the tips of my fingers to apply pressure and when the cloth is not dripping wet...😂😂👍👍

@mmiller8742

5 ай бұрын

@ms.billie, topless i guess.

THANK YOU for this video !

Excellent, thank you.

As always, the simpler the better! !! !!!

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

👍😎

@brandonbell5357

7 ай бұрын

Yup so grab a bottle of dawn and start stroking

To maintain a haze free inside windshield a standard blackboard eraser does wonders, and it’s fast. I keep one in each vehicle.

@geegs120

6 ай бұрын

When do you use the eraser - every so often or just after washing the window?

@Deribinkle

6 ай бұрын

Just any time it seems hazy. I found this out from someone else’s suggestion. If the defrost doesn’t get rid of the haze this seems to work well @@geegs120

@yvetteandjorgenlarsen9753

4 ай бұрын

​@@Deribinkle cool! I'm going to try some of this stuff my daughter's SUV because I hate dirty windshields too

I love this method.

Thanks for sharing

Earlier this year, I was persuaded by a KZreadr to do as you did with a soapy wash, rinse with a second cloth using fresh water, then squeegee instead of using a drying cloth. I think either way would leave you satisfied but your way seems more economical.

@nuynobi

5 ай бұрын

Squeegee is definitely the way to go. But it's very difficult to do on th inside of a windshield. Rinsing with water before trying to dry would be a good alternative.

Cobra style worth a try always had a hard time using palm up , mahalo for the tip😊

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hope you like it! 👍😎

good video... I don't like the film building up from breathing and hadn't thought of turning my hand over... thanks a lot!

Brilliant strategy and I love your garage!

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😎

Great video. Did it just like this on my own and was surprised how well the windshield cleaned up. My only variation was that after the pass with the wet microfiber towel I used another completely dry microfiber towel to ensure that I got rid of any streaks. This is much better and less expensive than buying products that do not really work. Thanks again.

@HacksbyDad

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Great to hear! 😎

@ronyeahright9536

7 ай бұрын

thats exactly what he did ! lol

@Jimmy-Legs

7 ай бұрын

That’s what he did. You must not have payed attention

@Singer_and_Songwriter

7 ай бұрын

​@@Jimmy-LegsRight!!!😂😂😂

@raftonpounder6696

7 ай бұрын

That’s exactly what he did! Duh.

Wow. Revolutionary. Who would have EVER thought of this before seeing this video??? 😂